The course provides a complete overview of photonic devices employed in lightwave systems, networks, optical data storages and solid state lghting. Topics include a variety of different subjects including a detailed discussion of the design and operation of light emitting diodes, the basic physics and operation of lasers and photodetectors, and the design and operation of optoelectronic integrated circuits.
The course aims at developing deep insight and knowledges into photonic devices through a thorough understanding of the underlying physics.
Students can acquire the fundamental skills of wide range of photonic devices, including
1. to acquire fundamental understanding of the basic physics behind photonic devices.
2. to develop basic understanding of light emitting diodes.
3. to develop detailed knowledge of laser operating principles and structures.
4. to acquire in depth understanding of photodetectors.
light emitting diodes, semiconductor lasers, photodetectors, optical communication systems, soid state lighting, optical storages, optical interconnections, laser displays
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
At the beginning of each class, answers of the practice in the latest class are explained. Next, contents of the class are lectured. Toward the end of the class, the time for the practice is given to students.
Before classes, the texts are uploaded on OCW-i web site. Students should download them, and read them. After classes, they are requested to read the texts for understanding the contennts of the classes.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Fundamentals of Lightwaves | Read Chapter 5 of the textbook. Read through Text (Class 1) on OCW-i before lecture, and review after it. |
Class 2 | Optical Semiconductor Materials | Read Chapter 3.5-3.6 of the textbook. Read through Text (Class 2) on OCW-i before lecture, and review after it. |
Class 3 | Structures and Lasing Conditions of Semiconductor Lasers | Read Chapter 6.3-6.4 of the textbook. Read through Text (Class 3) on OCW-i before lecture, and review after it. |
Class 4 | Mode Control of Laser Resonators | Read Chapter 6.6-6.8 of the textbook. Read through Text (Class 4) on OCW-i before lecture, and review after it. |
Class 5 | Lasing Characteristics of Semiconductor Lasers | Read through Text (Class 5) on OCW-i before lecture, and review after it. |
Class 6 | Modulation and Noise of Semiconductor Lasers | Read Section 10.7 of the textbook. Read through Text (Class 6) on OCW-i before lecture, and review after it. |
Class 7 | Light Emitting Diodes | Read Chapter 6.2 and 6.11 of the textbook. Read through Text (Class 7) on OCW-i before lecture, and review after it. |
Class 8 | Fundamentals of Photo-detectors | Read Chapter 8.1-8.6 of the textbook. Read through Text (Class 8) on OCW-i before lecture, and review after it. |
Yasuhar Suematsu, "Photonic Devices", Corona-sha
Distribute texts on OCW-i
Evaluate the level about how students understand the fundamentals of photonic devices.
80% for final examinations, 20% for practices.
Students are requested to complete, Electromagnetic Wave Theory I (EEE.E201). Or they should have the comparative knowledge level about those theories.
Fumio Koyama, koyama.f.aa[at]m.titech.ac.jp
(Koyama) Please make reservation for interview via email.